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PUPPYS LAST SET OF SHOTS

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Question
DO I HAVE TO WAIT TO TAKE MY DOG OUT OF THE HOUSE AFTER HIS LAST SET OF SHOTS?

Answer
It is a tough choice, take the puppy out and one sniff the wrong place brings on a life threatening disease, or keep it in and have a puppy fearful of strangers, other dogs, traffic, children, etc?

I have always taken my puppies out starting from the day I get them at 7 weeks old.  You do need to pick where you take them and what other dogs you let them be around.  Try to pick places free of poorly cared for dogs or even where one may have relieved itself in the last 6 months.  

Actually, there is only one window where your puppy can catch parvo.  See http://www.avma.org/communications/brochures/canine_parvo/parvo_brochure.asp